--- product_id: 212390181 title: "The Day of the Locust" price: "฿1392" currency: THB in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/212390181-the-day-of-the-locust store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Day of the Locust **Price:** ฿1392 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Day of the Locust - **How much does it cost?** ฿1392 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/212390181-the-day-of-the-locust) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Day of the Locust [West, Nathanael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Day of the Locust Review: The Flip Side of L.A. - Nathanael West created a haunting, eminently readable novel in 1939. The real twist is that the tale resonates today. West's keen and prescient evaluation of the dark side of L.A. stands up to contemporary times. It is a city that is complex: extremes of wealth and poverty, a city of dreams and nightmares, a place of competition and sublimation, where almost every facet of the city is touched by the "industry" of film with its vapor trail of glamour and beauty. The protagonist, Tod Hackett, is a frustrated commercial artist working for the movie studios, a "sellout" according to his art school compatriots back on the East Coast. The narrator's voice never fails to reflect the immediate events around him with fluidity and insight, key to the book's readability. Tod's philosophical examination and keen insight into his adopted City of Angels encompasses the city's unique role as a destination of dreamers that can deteriorate into a nightmare as the distinctions become clear between those that "made it," those that think they're going to make it, and those that know they aren't. Tod's experiences with various characters in Hollywood could itself make a movie (and, indeed, has): the capricious survivor Faye Greener and her worn-out father Harry; contentious dwarf Abe Kusich, drugstore cowboy Earle Shoop, and perhaps the most complex and troubled character, Homer Simpson, a Midwest emigrant to the "promised land" who also is briefly a narrator. Throughout various scenarios ranging from religious revivals, movie openings, the business of a bordello, and the everyday ephemera known as life, West creates a memorable portrait of a man who is seeking something that perhaps can never be found. Tod is overwhelmed with nihilism but seeks to temper it with a dual objectification and repulsion towards Faye Greener. Perhaps what West creates most movingly is a portrait of L.A.- the excitement, the grunge, the messiness, the beauty of it all juxtaposed with the fairy tale meeting cold reality. With so few "making it" L.A. is a city filled with those who believe they are one step away from success, or have more chillingly, resigned themselves to feeding off the city and its inhabitants through various means. You have to be hungry, smart, and relentless to make it in L.A. Behind the sunshine and palm trees lies a spirit of fierce competition and brutal one-upmanship. I would strongly recommend this book for its straightforward yet beautifully insightful prose, and the unforgettable characterization of Tod Hackett, perhaps one of my favorite male narrators outside of Holden Caulfield. Entertaining, witty, and realistic, "The Day of the Locust" doesn't have a Hollywood ending. But would we want it to? Review: Peel back the bandage - Maybe i have no sense of humor, but i did not find this funny. This one was painful to read and sickening at times, like an ugly gaping wound full of grit and blood and pus and scab. You don't want to look at it. You think you know what caused it. And in the end you know that you have to expose that thing to clean water and air and let it heal. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #59,621 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43,312 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (693) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.7 x 7 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 0811224619 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0811224611 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | May 28, 2015 | | Publisher | New Directions | ## Images ![The Day of the Locust - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414BkoIssOL.jpg) ![The Day of the Locust - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IGTHqu1aL.jpg) ![The Day of the Locust - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7179trzS5HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Flip Side of L.A. *by G***L on March 17, 2012* Nathanael West created a haunting, eminently readable novel in 1939. The real twist is that the tale resonates today. West's keen and prescient evaluation of the dark side of L.A. stands up to contemporary times. It is a city that is complex: extremes of wealth and poverty, a city of dreams and nightmares, a place of competition and sublimation, where almost every facet of the city is touched by the "industry" of film with its vapor trail of glamour and beauty. The protagonist, Tod Hackett, is a frustrated commercial artist working for the movie studios, a "sellout" according to his art school compatriots back on the East Coast. The narrator's voice never fails to reflect the immediate events around him with fluidity and insight, key to the book's readability. Tod's philosophical examination and keen insight into his adopted City of Angels encompasses the city's unique role as a destination of dreamers that can deteriorate into a nightmare as the distinctions become clear between those that "made it," those that think they're going to make it, and those that know they aren't. Tod's experiences with various characters in Hollywood could itself make a movie (and, indeed, has): the capricious survivor Faye Greener and her worn-out father Harry; contentious dwarf Abe Kusich, drugstore cowboy Earle Shoop, and perhaps the most complex and troubled character, Homer Simpson, a Midwest emigrant to the "promised land" who also is briefly a narrator. Throughout various scenarios ranging from religious revivals, movie openings, the business of a bordello, and the everyday ephemera known as life, West creates a memorable portrait of a man who is seeking something that perhaps can never be found. Tod is overwhelmed with nihilism but seeks to temper it with a dual objectification and repulsion towards Faye Greener. Perhaps what West creates most movingly is a portrait of L.A.- the excitement, the grunge, the messiness, the beauty of it all juxtaposed with the fairy tale meeting cold reality. With so few "making it" L.A. is a city filled with those who believe they are one step away from success, or have more chillingly, resigned themselves to feeding off the city and its inhabitants through various means. You have to be hungry, smart, and relentless to make it in L.A. Behind the sunshine and palm trees lies a spirit of fierce competition and brutal one-upmanship. I would strongly recommend this book for its straightforward yet beautifully insightful prose, and the unforgettable characterization of Tod Hackett, perhaps one of my favorite male narrators outside of Holden Caulfield. Entertaining, witty, and realistic, "The Day of the Locust" doesn't have a Hollywood ending. But would we want it to? ### ⭐⭐⭐ Peel back the bandage *by N***A on May 12, 2022* Maybe i have no sense of humor, but i did not find this funny. This one was painful to read and sickening at times, like an ugly gaping wound full of grit and blood and pus and scab. You don't want to look at it. You think you know what caused it. And in the end you know that you have to expose that thing to clean water and air and let it heal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good writing, not a gripping plot at all. *by C***N on February 27, 2017* It's an interesting story and the writing is good but I think the story might have been better suited for its time. Most of the characters were basically one aspect caricatures and didn't bring a whole lot to the story. It was enjoyable enough however and I wouldn't dissuade anyone from reading it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/212390181-the-day-of-the-locust](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/212390181-the-day-of-the-locust) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*